The GREAT Center at Gateway Community College
FREE ‘TechHire’ Courses

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Through ‘TechHire’ funding, you can receive exceptional training for free from industry experts in the fields of Web Development, Web Design, Networking and more at Gateway Community College!

Qualifications for the TechHire program are:

Connecticut Resident

Between the ages of 17-29

Under-employed or unemployed

Interested in a career in one of the many technology focused fields

The ‘TechHire’ initiative was created and adopted by the White House in recognition of substantial future growth in the technical economic sector and surprising number of current job openings. The program allows qualified students to obtain ‘entry level’ skills at NO COST to participants that meet the qualifications listed above.

Gateway Community College is a participating educational institution in the TechHire program and has extensive technology courses. These courses include HTML5, CSS3, PHP, jQuery, MySQL, WordPress, CompTIA certification, Adobe Dreamweaver and other web design skills.

Why Choose Gateway?

With an education from Gateway, you will receive:

Certificate and training from a nationally accredited academic Institution

Expert Instructors from business and academic backgrounds.

Trained with a curriculum guided by industry experts.

Flexible class scheduling that includes day and evening courses.

Access to Gateway’s state-of-the-art facility in downtown New Haven with FREE parking

“When these tech jobs go unfilled, it’s a missed opportunity for the workers, but it’s also a missed opportunity for your city, your community, your county, your state, and our nation". Revolutions in technology and communication have created an entire economy of high-tech, high-wage jobs that can be located anywhere there's an internet connection." - Barack Obama, 44th U.S. President

For more information, please contact Merilee Baker Roussat at 203-285-2128 or email at mroussat@gatewayct.edu. Detailed information on course dates, times and availability for the programs below
can be found at www.gatewayct.edu/Great-Center.

DESKTOP SUPPORT / A+ COMPTIA CERTIFICATE

This certificate prepares students for entry-level positions in the fields of help desk services and technical support. The courses within this certificate will provide students with the skills they need to understand both computer hardware and software as well as provide technical support to end users. Those who enroll in this certificate will leave with A+ certification sponsored by CompTIA. This certification is an internationally recognized credential backed by major computer hardware and software vendors, distributors, resellers and publications. No experience in the computer field is necessary to enroll in this certificate. However, it is recommended that students be familiar with basic computer operation and navigation of an operating system such as Windows XP.

DIGITAL MEDIA PUBLISHING CERTIFICATE

This program, developed in partnership with Xerox Corporation, is designed to provide training and hands-on experience in graphic arts, and digital production printing technology. Students will be tested to become an Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) in Adobe InDesign upon completion of program. The Print & Digital Media Publishing program is designed to build upon relevant backgrounds and enhance previous industry experience with the most up to date computer skills necessary in today's job market. The instruction is in a Macintosh-based environment with some cross training in IBM/Microsoft-compatible platforms.

NETWORK+ COMPTIA CERTIFICATE

The Network+ Certification indicates technical competency in networking administration and support. Through lecture and hands-on training, students will learn basic networking skills and concepts that affect all aspects of networking, such as installing and configuring the TCP/IP client. This course helps students prepare for the Network+ Certification exam.

WEB DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE

The Web Development Certificate is designed to teach ‘in demand’ web development skills including PHP, MySQL, jQuery, HTML5 and CSS3. This program prepares students for professional web developer careers, including those who are interested in developing functional aspects of websites including database integration, programming, and other server-side components. Gain the skills to develop, debug and maintain code on commercial websites, design, query and optimize relational databases and utilize version control systems and cloud computing resources.

WEB DESIGN CERTIFICATE

The Web Design Certificate is designed for students, working adults, artists, and designers interested in exploring the expanding field of web design. The full course sequence provides the foundational skills required for those wishing to build website portfolios for personal and professional applications. Students with previous web design experience will also find current topics and new approaches to update their web design practices. Students will receive exam prep and voucher to become an Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) in Adobe Dreamweaver upon completion of program.